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Straight-talk advice on marriage, parenting, work and the everyday crossroads of life. From a longtime wife, mom, and marketing VP who’s been there. Welcome.

Category: Parenting

  • On World History

    The Mom: What is the Justinian code and why it is so important, even today? The 14 y.o.: Well, there was this dude, Justin, who was hanging out in…turkeygreecegermany… somewhere…

  • On Into The Woods

    The Mom: I am so happy that we bought the DVD for Into The Woods. I forget how much I love this show – so entertaining and funny! The 10…

  • On Big, Red, Long, Curly Hair

    The Mom: I curled my hair this morning – kinda going for a Black Widow from the Avengers look. Whaddya think? The 6 y.o.: You look like Merida from Brave.…

  • On Turducken

    The Mom: I have no idea yet what the menu is for Thanksgiving. The 14 y.o.: But we’re gonna have a chi-durkey, right? The Mom: A what? The 14 y.o.:…

  • On Planets

    I have to do a science project on the planet Mercury. It’s my least favorite planet. Jupiter is my next least favorite. Then Mars. My favorite planet is Saturn. All…

  • On Caillou

    The 6 y.o.: The only thing on tv is Caillou The 10 y.o.: Aaaargh. I can’t stand that whiny, alien, cancer boy. The 6 y.o.: He doesn’t have cancer. The…

  • On Vocabulary

    The Mom: Have you cut up your word cards for this week? The 6 y.o.: No. I didn’t like the words. The Mom: You don’t have to like them. You…

  • On National Debt

    The 10 y.o.: So let me get this straight. From George Washington to 2008 when Obama came into office, the national debt was 10 trillion dollars. And now it is…

  • On Shushing

    The Dad: SHHHHH! The 14 y.o.: WHO are you shhhushing? AAAAUUUUUGGGHHHH!!! There’s no one else in the house or for miles and miles around to hear us! We live in…

  • On Facebook

    The 14 y.o.: Isn’t he cute? Look at his picture on Facebook. He’s soo gorgeous! The Dad: Which guy? The one hugging another dude? The 14 y.o.: HE’S NOT GAY!…

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